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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans and is frequently misdiagnosed in women. Carol Pollard experienced a long battle with cardiac amyloidosis and a leaky heart valve. After enduring misdiagnoses and ineffective treatments, she found hope in the Abbott MitraClip device. This small yet powerful tool, designed to address mitral valve regurgitation, provided Carol with a newfound ability to breathe normally. The MitraClip’s approach to repairing heart valves offers patients, like Carol, to reclaim their life. Tina Marsden received Abbott's HeartMate II, a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). For Tina, the LVAD not only provided vital support for her heart, but also empowered her to advocate for women’s heart health as an ambassador for Abbott Technologies. Beyond addressing physiological changes, #medtech innovations offer an improved quality of life for individuals impacted by heart disease. However, more work must be done to improve equitable access to these life-saving treatments for women. Read the full story. https://lnkd.in/ez6PD-xm #HeartMonth #healthequity

“I’d rather leave medicine than become a GP.” “So you just want to see coughs and colds all day? It's such a shame you didn't decide to specialise in anything proper." The first is a near word-for-word I told my parents shortly after graduating from medical school. The second, something someone said to me after I qualified as a #GP Both statements highlight some people’s opinions about being a GP (and my own at a certain point), that being a GP means: - Low pay and long hours - Only treating minor ailments - Not making a significant contribution to the medical world Now, I have my own GP practice and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. Myself and my brilliant team have supported people in their final days of life, through #mentalhealth crises, diagnosed #cancer and helped improve the lives of those with cancer. And we’ve also treated colds, coughs, removed earwax and loved every second 😎 For me, the joy is meeting patients and getting to know them on a personal level (not always possible in other medical settings), no matter the severity of the reason they visit. That’s the real difference we’re making at Dr Daniel Gordon Health & Wellbeing Funny how life turns out isn’t it?! #healthcare #medicine #founderstory

Many thanks to Joel Bervell for sharing his voice to NEJM on race based diagnosis. Thank you, Rachel Gotbaum for bringing awareness to Race-Based Diagnosis and it’s impact on patients, quality of care, access to care and specialty care. #parkinsonsdisease #yopd #Parkinsonsresources #Parkinsonsawareness #Neurology #brainhealth #health #healthandwellness #wellness #wpc #Parkinsons #BlackwithPD #AfricanAmericanwithPD #clinicaltrials #pdmovers #parkinsonresearch #blackpd #100blackmen #100blackwomen #blacksororities #blackfraternities #naacp #urbanleague #rainbowpush #blackcaucus #BlackExcellence #SIGBlackDiaspora #AfricanAmericanwithPD #underservedcommunities #underengaged #PDawareness #BlackwithPD #AfricanAmericanwithPD

What are your chances of having varicose veins?  Recently, Dr. John Hogg, CEO/Founder of Medical Vein Clinic™ spoke to KSAT News: "If one parent has varicose veins, you have a 50% chance of getting them. If both parents have them, your chance of getting them is at 90%. Start early, check your legs. You see Mom and Dad, start thinking about what I can do to prevent it,” Dr. Hogg said. Other risk factors include your profession, height and your location. When it comes to your profession, if you sit a lot and don’t move your legs much, this can affect your veins and lymphatic system. “You need to keep your toes on the ground and pick your heels up and move them back and forth, I call that chair walking,” said Dr. Hogg. Your height plays a role because the taller you are the more likely you can get diseases in your veins since your blood has to travel more. Heat plays a role in your veins because the hotter it is outside, the more your veins are able to expand. Thankfully, treatments for vein and lymphatic diseases are usually non-surgical.  Without treatment, vein disease will progress and limit your health and activity. Medical Vein Clinic offers  minimally-invasive outpatient treatments---covered by insurance---that will have you enjoying life again. https://lnkd.in/gtFwTdwU.   #leghealth #edema #bloodclots #dvt #deepveinthrombosis #bloodclot #lipedema #lymphedema #varicoseveins #veinhealth #legswelling

February is American Heart Month!❤️ At Invision Sally Jobe, we are dedicated to your heart health, and what better time to focus on it than during Heart Month! This February, take a proactive step towards understanding your heart's well-being by taking advantage of our special pricing of $99 for a Coronary Artery Calcium Screening Exam. Read more about this exam here! https://lnkd.in/gc-UEaGE

The sentiment is worthy and the importance of a rapid diagnosis cannot be overstated (#timeisbrain) but the article goes on to shine a light on the current patchy and often poor achievement of this goal. Thanks to Jacqueline Nicholas, MD, MPH for highlighting this.

For those looking for an incredible story of hope and progress, here it is. My son, who is now 16, has Cystic Fibrosis. When we first found out about it, at 4 in the morning on the second day of his life, I really had no idea what the disease was or what it meant. I have learned a lot, and can say that the medical breakthroughs with CF are nothing short of a miracle. The drugs they have developed are saving and extending the lives of tens of thousands of people, including my son's. This article does a great job telling that story. Huge thanks to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and to Seattle Children's Hospital. From the article- "Cystic fibrosis once all but guaranteed an early death. When the disease was first identified, in the 1930s, most babies born with CF died in infancy. The next decades were a grind of incremental medical progress: A child born with CF in the ’50s could expect to live until age 5. In the ’70s, age 10. In the early 2000s, age 35. With Trikafta came a quantum leap. Today, those who begin taking the drug in early adolescence, a recent study projected, can expect to survive to age 82.5—an essentially normal life span." Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Seattle Children's

Are you wondering if vein treatment is worth it? Our latest blog post reveals the undeniable benefits of investing in your venous health. From symptom relief and preventing disease progression to enhancing your appearance and overall well-being, addressing venous issues early can transform your life. Say goodbye to discomfort, swelling, and unsightly veins, and hello to a renewed sense of confidence and mobility. Your well-being is priceless, and we're here to guide you every step of the way. Read the full blog post: https://lnkd.in/erFcdJB9 #TheWhiteleyClinic #VeinTreatment #InvestInYourHealth #HealthyLegs #PainFreeLiving #veinhealth #varicoseveins #threadveins #veintreatment #venousulcers #legulcers #DVT #varicoseveinremoval

We recently had an inspiring and in-depth conversation with our monthly guest Robert Chelsea, the first and oldest black man to receive a full-face transplant however... ...our interest in and curiosity about organ transplants didnot begin today. 🎬 We are reminded of last year to the very day when Season 5 Episode 5 got published with another amazing guest who is a staunch organ transplant advocate and recipient. 🗣️ Topic: Organ Transplants: What to Know. ⭐ Guest: Charles Rice CPhT, MTM, BBM, SME Kidney Patient Advocate 📌 In 1998 Charles Rice was diagnosed with kidney disease, and in 2003 found himself in the hospital for 45 days after he crashed into dialysis. Shockingly, during his hospital stay, he was formally diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome and Congestive Heart Failure. In 2007 Charles received a kidney from a deceased donor but, guess what happened next? If you haven't done so, endeavor to watch this nugget-filled conversation about the process and the sometimes overwhelming side-effects of this lifesaving intervention. The link is in the comments. Robert and Charles, we are so proud to be in your space. Thank you for your tireless efforts in the organ transplant space. CTA: ✅️ that box when you come across it. #cancerconvoswithgraceb #organrecipient #KidneyTransplant #kidneytransplantrecipient #kidneyfailure #kidneycancersurvivor #patientcare #patientexperience #healthliteracy #OrganDonorAwareness

Make mine a DOUBLE !! 🍹🍸 Another day in paradise starts off with a juicy cocktail, sadly no umbrella or pineapple with this one though. 🍸 ☂️ This is my treatment cycle, every two weeks, where the party starts in the infusion lab around 8am and finishes late in the day around 3pm, I am then fitted with a portable slow release chemo pump, which is with me for 2 full days and sent home. Once the portable chemo pump is empty, I then get to return to the hospital to be “disconnected”. So what’s it like at home I hear you ask, well I feel pretty rubbish for 4 to 7 days depending on the cocktail consumed (which changes based on blood test results taken that morning) eventually the “chemo fog” lifts, I then normally have about a week of feeling “human”, before we get to do it all again. Is this monotonous“absolutely” Is it draining “bloody oath it is” is it life saving “damn straight it is” ………. this has been my life for the last 22+ months. I am often asked how I maintain my spirit and sanity, as this is pretty brutal. My answer is normally along these lines. 1. Being grumpy IS NOT GOING to CHANGE my situation, so you might as well SMILE through the craziness. 2. The support from MY VILLAGE is awesome, they are always there to help, no matter what the ask is. 3. The NURSES and VOLUNTEERS working the ward are just awesome and nothing is to much trouble - I certainly have a new found respect for them for their profession. 4. There are LEGENDS and AMAZING PEOPLE you don’t know, helping you out are everywhere, NOT all HEROES are visible or wear capes !! Cancer hits those of all ages and backgrounds, and affects them in different ways, it does not discriminate - yes, it’s brutal as some are taken far too soon, others get to fight a long battle with many cured, and whilst the diagnosis may be the same, treatments differ vastly. Outside of those that inspire me as mentioned above, it’s hearing their stories of personal courage which are hugely inspiring and provide that continued driving force. #CancerCouncil #BowelCancer #LivingTheDream #SmileThroughAdversity #NursesRock #TheSydneyAdventistHospital #SANFrequentFlyer #KPMGAustralia